Five Guys Celebration

Voor een overheerlijke burger van Five Guys hoef je nu niet meer persé naar een food court in een shopping mall want onlangs is er een restaurant geopend in Celebration, 6240 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial HWY 192.

Het is de eerste van vijf restaurants in The Sunshine State die ook milkshakes gaat verkopen.

Bron: Biz journals

5 december opent Carlo's Bakery!

Eindelijk!
De datum is bekend wanneer Buddy Valastro's Carlo's Bakery opent in de Florida mall.
Leuk zo vlak voor de feestdagen.

Celebrity baker Buddy Valastro's Carlo’s Bakery will open in the new Dining Pavilion at Florida Mall Dec. 5. 

Valastro and Carlo's Bakery rose to national fame with the popularity of  the TLC series "Cake Boss." 

Valastro, a best-selling cookbook author, and his family will be on hand for the opening.

This will be the brand’s first location in the southern United States, according to a press release.

Modeled after the flagship Hoboken, N.J., bakery, the state-of-the-art facility will cover 2,300 square fee and include Valastro's signature sweets.

Florida Mall: 8001 South Orange Blossom Trail in Orlando

Bron: Orlando Sentinel

La Madeleine Country French Café

La Madeleine French Country Café heeft de opening aangekondigd van haar eerste twee cafés in Florida. Op 29 oktober in The Florida Mall en op 12 november in de buurt van de Mall at Millenia.

La Madeleine, oorspronkelijk in Dallas gevestigd, staat bekend om zijn gastvrije sfeer en Frans geïnspireerde gerechten.

Het eerste La Madeleine restaurant in Florida opent op 29 oktober in The Florida Mall in het nieuwe Dining Pavilion, in de buurt van de Dillard's warenhuis. Deze locatie is bereikbaar vanaf het winkelcentrum en een aparte ingang buiten en je kunt er binnen eten of kiezen voor een to-go maaltijd. 

Er hangt een Franse sfeer door de houten vloeren, rustieke stenen en tegels, plafonds met houten balken, een dubbelzijdige open haard en een terras. Gasten kunnen ook een kijkje nemen in de bakkerij waar gebak en brood dagelijk vers gebakken wordt.

Op 12 november opent La Madeleine tegenover de Mall at Millenia in de buurt van Mercedes-Benz en Best Buy. Het ruime café heeft een rustieke Franse inrichting, overdekte zitplaatsen voor 40 gasten en een intieme patio. 

Het café heeft ook een gezellige, landelijk Franse koffiehuis, genaamd Maison de Coffee, met een volledige barista bar, een Frans geïnspireerd koffie menu, zachte bistro stoelen met een gezellige grote tafel. Deze locatie biedt plaats aan 181 gasten en ook hier kun je binnen eten of kiezen voor het to go menu.

Bron: Attractions magazine

Tapa Toro en Del Frisco's double eagle steak house

De eigenaars van het welbekende Griekse restaurant, Taverne Opa in Pointe Orlando hebben een nieuw restaurant geopend genaamd Tapa Toro. Dit is een Spaans getint restaurant met een Tapas bar en Paella oven.
Het ligt bij het nieuwe I-Drive 360, op 8441 International Drive.

Bron; Orlando My Way

Een ander restaurant wat onlangs geopend is, is Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse , adres 9150 International Drive. Dit is een restaurant in de hogere prijsklasse.
Hoewel het een keten is zal dit filiaal wel geïnspireerd zijn op Florida, zowel met het menu als de inrichting.
Del Frisco's staat bekend om zijn vlees en vis, waaronder kalfsvlees, Porter House, lamskoteletjes, kreeft en crab cakes.

Bron: Orlando My Way

Manny's Chophouse komt naar Kissimmee

Goed nieuws!
In het oude pand van Houlihan's aan de 192 komt een nieuwe Manny's Chophouse.

Kissimmee - coming soon

8520 W. Irlo Bronson Hwy

Kissimmee, FL 34747
Website

Nieuwe website restaurants Disney Springs

Het is nog even wennen maar Downtown Disney heet nu officieel Disney Springs.

Klik hier voor een leuke website met alle eet/drinkgelegenheden in Disney Springs.

Nieuw Ichiban buffet

Naast het filiaal in Kissimmee is er nu een nieuw Ichiban sushi restaurant geopend op 5529 International Drive, Orlando.
Het biedt plaats aan 300 gasten en heeft een grote variëteit aan Chinese en Japanse gerechten.

Nieuw freshtaurant Cork & Fork American Grill

Onlangs is er een nieuw restaurant geopend, Cork & Fork American Grill, 5180 S Conway Road, Belles Isle, South Orlando.

Ze noemen het een freshtaurant omdat ze voor hun gerechten alleen lokaal geteelde producten gebruiken, zodat alles beter smaakt en meer voedingswaarde heeft.

Naast de reguliere menukaart hebben ze ook dagspecials.

Weekly Specials

Cork & Fork American Grill provides daily specials on our unique dishes based on the weekday, browse our daily specials below:

Note: this list may change from time to time, so its not bad to try everything.

Monday

Fried Chicken Dinner                                                         $11.95

(Served with garlic mash and veggie of the day)

 Tuesday

House Made Meat Loaf                                                      $12.95

(Served with garlic mash and veggie of the day)

Wednesday                                                                                             

Chef Simon’s   Burger Special                                           $ 9.95

Thursday

Vegetarian Dish (local produce)                                        $ 9.95

 Friday

Fresh Fish                                                                   market price

The Eater Guide to surviving Disney World

Binnenkort naar Walt Disney World en weet je niet waar je het beste kunt gaan eten?
Lees dan deze enorm uitgebreide gids van Eater - zij hebben in 5 dagen 62 restaurants in Walt Disney World uitgeprobeerd en beoordeeld.
Een must-read voor je volgende trip naar Orlando.

The Eater guide to surviving Disney World

Amerikaanse fastfoodketens komen naar Nederland

Een aantal Amerikaanse fastfoodketens heeft plannen om in Nederland restaurants te openen.

Dat meldt Nieuwe Revu woensdag. Het weekblad zocht contact met zeventien bekende fastfoodmerken die nog niet in Nederland zitten.

Onder andere Dairy Queen vertelde uit te willen breiden in Nederland. "Binnen nu en vijf jaar komen we naar Nederland. Jullie staan al lange tijd op ons lijstje maar nu gaan we ons er echt op richten. Ik ben ervan overtuigd dat wij een rol kunnen vervullen in Nederland. Jullie hebben een financieel gezonde middenklasse en houden van ijsjes en andere frozen treats", zegt Dairy Queens vicepresident internationale uitbreiding Brad Houser.

Ook Five Guys en TGI Friday's zoeken locaties in Nederland om een restaurant te kunnen openen. Five Guys zegt volgend jaar het eerste restaurant te willen openen. "We denken dat de Nederlandse markt gunstig is voor Five Guys, we zijn actief op zoek naar locaties", vertelt een woordvoerder.

Er zijn ook ketens die het weekblad vertelden geen plannen te hebben om zich in Nederland te vestigen. Een woordvoerder van avondwinkel 7-Eleven laat weten "geen Hollandse ambities te koesteren". Dat geldt ook voor onder andere Wendy’s, Arby’s en Chipotle.

Bron: nu.nl

Coca Cola versus Pepsi

Als je in sommige restaurants Coke besteld, vragen ze vaak voorzichtig of Pepsi ook oké is.
Onderstaande tekening geeft van een aantal restaurants aan of ze Coca Cola of Pepsi serveren.

The hottest new restaurants in Orlando

Eten in Orlando is veel meer dan een ontbijt met Disney figuren of een grote "turkey leg" eten in één van de vele pretparken.
Naast de geijkte toeristen paden zijn er volop restaurants die de klassieke Southern style samen brengen met internationale invloeden.
Hier zijn 11 van de meest opwindende nieuwe restaurants die in het afgelopen jaar geopend zijn.

Artisan's Table

Why It’s Hot: 

After earning his chops at area longtimers K Restaurant, California Grill and Antonio’s La Fiamma, Scott Copeland was ready to go solo. Along with two partners, the chef set up this eclectic, global-inspired restaurant in the heart of Downtown Orlando, a quick stroll from the new Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. The laid-back spot has become a go-to for breakfast through post-theater noshes.

Must-Order: Japanese-style breakfast bowl with sticky rice, chile sauce and togarashi ($6.50); herbed zucchini and Manchego fritters ($8); bacon-wrapped, chorizo-stuffed pork loin with rutabaga sauerkraut and honey-balsamic reduction ($24)

Insider Tip: Save 10% when you visit before or after a show. Simply show your ticket stub from the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.

ARTISAN'S TABLE, 22 E. Pine St., Orlando; 407-730-7499

Capa

Why It’s Hot: It could just be that curious folks want an excuse to tour the new Four Seasons, situated on Disney World’s northern edge. But the hotel’s signature restaurant draws intrigue on its own. The rooftop destination is a Spanish steakhouse, and bullfighting elements are cleverly integrated — dramatic red ruffles hang from the dining room ceiling, and faux gold coins and bulls’ nose rings are used as wall and ceiling art. While chef Tim Dacey’s contemporary tapas and aged steaks are impressive, the bar’s patio is a huge plus: the expansive outdoor lounge offers sweeping views of the 47-sq.-mile Disney World complex.

Must-Order: Flash-fried cauliflower with smoked caper vinaigrette and a sous vide egg ($11); 40-day dry-aged rib-eye steak with a side of verde sauce, made from cilantro, parsley, chive, mint and sherry vinegar ($70); dark chocolate Valor mousse with buttermilk chocolate cake, coffee ice cream, cardamom-infused chantilly cream, caramel toffee and meringue sticks ($12)

Insider Tip: For happy hour Monday through Thursday, the bar sells select cocktails at half-price and serves little pinxtos (bar snacks) alongside for free.

CAPA, 10100 Dream Tree Blvd., Lake Buena Vista; 407-313-7777

The Coop

Why It’s Hot: After he got O-Town (finally!) excited about barbecue with 4 Rivers Smokehouse, pharmaceutical-exec-turned-chef John Rivers has turned his sights on other classics from the Southern canon. This new counter-service restaurant features thoughtful takes on Dixie classics, from biscuits to meatloaf to pork-laden breakfasts. The homey mismatched wooden tables and chairs were collected by Rivers and his team at local garage sales.

Must-Order: Fried chicken ($7.99 with “fixin's”); super-sweet creamed corn made with cream cheese ($2.49); old-school banana pudding made with baked bananas and ‘Nilla wafers ($3.99)

Insider Tip: Don’t worry about over-ordering. The Coop keeps stacks of take-out boxes near the utensils so guests can easily pack up extras.

THE COOP, 610 W. Morse Blvd., Winter Park

Kappo

Why It’s Hot: Forget the oversized rolls drizzled with spicy mayo. Kappo is new breed of sushi spot in Orlando. By day, the no-reservations, seven-seat specialist inside the Audubon Park Garden District’s East End Market serves a sushi and sashimi omakase menu. Foods are at the whim of the chef, Philippines-born Mark Berdin, who trained at London’s Umu and New York’s Morimoto and 15 East. At night, groups of seven can buy out Kappo for a 10- to 14-course customized omakase dinner (approximately $150 per person). No matter the time of day, chef-diner interaction is as integral to the experience as chopsticks.

Must-Order: sushi and sashimi plate ($42); charashi ($26); 10-nikiri omakase served piece by piece ($45)

Insider Tip: Arrive at 11 AM or between 2-5 PM if you want a seat without waiting.

KAPPO, 3201 Corrine Dr., Orlando; no phone 

Mamak

Why It’s Hot: Mamak is a sleek spot serving small plates of Asian street foods. Owners Jenny and Ken Lo, once of the Chino-Latino El Famboyan, are Malaysian, and the bulk of their offerings come from that country, Singapore and Hong Kong, with a few items from Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia as well.

Must-Order: Steamed chicken-shrimp dumplings in roasted brown peanut sauce and chile oil ($5.50); roti canai, flaky bread with spicy curry dipping sauce ($3); aromatic tofu curry with whiffs of lemongrass ($8)

Insider Tip: While Mamak doesn’t officially take reservations, the staff will get you seated faster during busy times if you call ahead.

MAMAK, 1231 E. Colonial Dr., Orlando; 407-270-4688

Mynt

Why It’s Hot: Sunny Corda's second area restaurant brings a more sophisticated, high-end vibe to the local Indian food dining scene. Plate presentation is taken seriously here, and the meats are fresh and antibiotic-free. The recipes at Mynt, in Winter Park’s Hannibal Square, come from throughout India.

Must-Order: Pani poori shooters with herb water ($6); smoked baby eggplant in peanut-sesame-coconut sauce ($16); butter chicken, Delhi-style with tomatoes and fenugreek ($19)

Insider Tip: Don’t despair if the tiny downstairs dining room is full. Two more seating areas, one with a 10-seat bar, are located one flight up.

MYNT , 535 W. New England Ave., Winter Park; 407-636-7055

Pig Floyd’s Urban Barbacoa

Why It’s Hot: Thomas Ward's Mills 50 District phenomenon is a hipster barbecue joint where  global flavorings distinguish the grilled-meat specialties. The tacos alone offer flavor tributes to India (butter chicken), Asia (smoked and grilled pork belly with dragon sauce) and Mexico (shrimp, chorizo and cilantro sauce, or chicken, queso fresco and pineapple salsa), not to mention the Texan-ish brisket variety. The service is polished and doting even though guests order at a counter.

Must-Order: The Big Floyd — brisket, pork, sausage and sweet barbecue sauce on a toasted coconut-pineapple roll with citrus-peanut slaw and fries ($9.49); oak-smoked ribs with sides like apple-fennel slaw and grilled corn on the cob with chile, lime and cotija cheese (from $14.99); “Cuban” cinnamon-lemon pudding with bananas and ‘Nilla wafers ($4.99)

Insider Tip: If the line is long, beeline to the seven-seat bar and order your meal there.

Pig Floyd’s Urban Barbacoa1326 N. Mills Ave., Orlando; 407-203-0866

Soco

Why It’s Hot: As a tourist town, Orlando has drawn offshoots of several celebrity-chef restaurants. By running the local kitchen of two — Roy’s and Emeril’s Tchoup Chop — Greg Richie has become a local star in his own right. After revamping sister restaurant Cityfish’s seafood menu, the vet of Southern kitchens like Magnolia’s created the Southern contemporary bill of fare at this indoor-outdoor Thornton Park destination. Modern and classical mix, with slick chandeliers that resemble gaslamps and a tailored take on wood and bricks.

Must-Order: Chicken-fried cauliflower steak with a deep-roasted tomato gravy ($17); Korean-style fried chicken flavored with a mix of Asian peppers ($23); potato-chip-crusted chocolate cake with peanut brittle and salted caramel ($9)

Insider Tip: Chef Richie hosts monthly five-course wine- or spirit-pairing dinners.

SOCO, 629 E. Central Blvd., Orlando; 407-849-1800

Swine and Sons

Why It’s Hot: Husband-and-wife chefs James and Julie Petrakis have been Orlando’s “it” chefs since their Ravenous Pig brought Winter Park its first gastropub, then sealed the deal with their "Southern Public House," Cask & Larder. Now, together with charcuterie wiz Rhys Gawlak, they’re packing their signature snout-to-tail offerings to-go at Swine & Sons. Offerings include sandwiches, salads, condiments, ice creams and one nightly full to-go dinner for a 5-to-7 PM pickup. Neighbors often congregate at the few seating areas — a shared wood table, an L-shaped lounge — sipping sorghum sweet tea and Cask & Larder house brews with their snacks.

Must-Order: Marinated tomatoes with cucumber, onion, feta and verjus vinaigrette ($5); Italian sandwich, for which every cured meat is made in-house ($10); milk-and-honey-braised pork dinner with sweet potato pirlou, grilled broccolini and candied benne ($17)

Insider Tip: The website posts each week’s daily to-go dinners on Mondays.

SWINE AND SONS, 595 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park; 407-636-7601

Txokos

Why It’s Hot: Txokos is Orlando’s first and only Basque restaurant, and that’s not all the Spanish spot, pronounced CHOE-kose, has going for it: chef Henry Salgado, who owns the restaurant with his wife Michele, is a two-time James Beard Award regional nominee for his first restaurant, New Smyrna’s Spanish River Grill; and this newbie is located in East End Market, the city’s first locavore emporium. The menu evolves with the seasons, and much of the produce, including shishito peppers, is grown to order in a front-yard garden.

Must-Order: Citrus-laced grilled octopus with garlicky tomato-based vizcaina sauce ($14); smoky grilled whole yellowtail snapper Xixarios with a Guindeo pepper sauce, named for the Basque restaurant where the chef learned the 100-year-old recipe ($27); wood-fired pork chop with a wild mushroom bread pudding and stewy fennel-bell pepper piparrada ($26)

Insider Tip: The wines, sherries and beers are all Spanish. Sip at one at the barstools by the wood-burning oven, while noshing on cheese with fig bread and truffle honey.

TXOKOS, 3201 Corrine Dr., Orlando; 321-972-8852

Whisper Creek Farm: The Kitchen and The Brewery

Why It’s Hot: Using produce raised and eggs laid at the on-site Whisper Creek Farm, this eponymous hotel restaurant and nanobrewery debuted in South Orlando in April 2015. It has rustic elements — wood and leather, flowered fabrics and earthenware plates — and was designed to feel like a family’s kitchen. Yet it retains the polish you’d imagine in a JW Marriott. The no-reservations, just-stroll-on-in policy and communal seating belie the fancy surrounds. Beer, sausages and charcuterie are all made in-house.

Must-Order: Chive biscuits with pork butter and apple moonshine jam ($6); flatbread with kale pesto, eggplant, Gruyère and balsamic onions ($15); hanger steak with salty pistachio butter, steel-cut oats and golden raisin salsa ($15)

Insider Tip: The partially shaded patio area is a quiet escape for a cold one and a nibble.

WHISPER CREEK FARM, 4040 Central Florida Pkwy., Orlando; 407-206-2300

Bron: Zagat 

Holy Cannoli! Cake Boss Coming to Orlando

Carlo’s Bakery is following in our New Jersey to Florida footsteps this summer. 

Though the original remains in Hoboken, Carlo’s Bakery has already expanded to eleven other locations in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Nevada and Pennsylvania. The twelfth and newest sweet spot will be located in southwest Orlando at The Florida Mall.

Carlo’s Bakery, which was made famous by TLC’s show “Cake Boss,” is one of 27 shops and eateries planned for a new Dining Pavilion debuting at The Florida Mall this summer. 

“Cake Boss” star and Carlo’s owner, Buddy Valastro and his family have attended grand openings in other locations, so it’s possible that he will make an appearance for the The Florida Mall location though it has not been announced at this time.

Bron: Our Florida project

Food court Florida mall

The 105,000 square-foot Dining Pavilion features unique dining options, additional retailers and an expanded seating area, creating a dining and shopping experience focused on comfort and convenience.

The new retailers and restaurants will open in phases throughout the summer. Boasting more than 1,400 indoor and outdoor seats, the Dining Pavilion has a contemporary feel, featuring bright floors and millwork, in addition to numerous amenities such as a large seating lounge featuring 85-inch TVs, LED lighting, expansive restrooms and two family rooms, new way-finding signage, enhanced Wi-Fi throughout the mall, and outlets with USB connectivity.
Guests will find a redesigned exterior entrance at the front of the space, which will better accommodate customer flow into The Florida Mall and the pavilion.

Located between American Girl and Dillard’s on the north side of the mall, the Dining Pavilion offers a total of 23 restaurants, five of which are new-to-market concepts, including
El Meson Sandwiches (a Puerto Rican fast food sandwich chain) ,
CARVERA Argentinian Grill,
Carlo’s Bakery,
a Madeleine
and Bubbleology.

The additional restaurants to join the Dining Pavilion include:
• Tobu

• Five Guys Burger and Fries (this location will have their new milkshakes!)

• Charley’s Philly Steaks

• Dumpling and Noodle Bar

• Chicken Now

• A&W All American Food

• Asian Chao, Sbarro

• Taco Bell

• Häagen-Dazs

• Spoleto Italian Kitchen (a Brazlian-based Italian chain) 

• Nature’s Table (wraps, smoothies and more) 

• FRESH – Healthy Café (fresh juices, paninis, salads and more)

• Jamba Juice

• Ugrean

• Subway

In addition to new dining options, the Dining Pavilion will also feature five new retailers, including Morana, SportsAction, Ron Jon Surf Shop, Yankee Candle, GNC and Delores Jewelers.
Beginning this summer, the current food court and adjacent mall concourse will be renovated and redeveloped to accommodate additional retailers.
This phase of the renovation will add a new entrance, upgraded flooring, a customer seating lounge and new LED lighting.

Bron: Attractions magazine

Disney Springs restaurants

It has been under construction since September 2014, and now Disney has officially announced that 'Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar' will be opening in the fall of 2015 at The Landing in Disney Springs.

The Disney owned and operated bar will be located just between Paradiso 37 and The BOATHOUSE in what was formerly the Pleasure Island area of Downtown Disney.

The aviation themed bar and lounge will have seating for 150, including both indoor and outdoor space.

The drink menu will feature unique cocktails – such as the “Hovito Mojito” with Barsol Quebranta Pisco, fresh lime juice and simple syrup. Although not strictly a restaurant, there will be small plates on offer, including “Air Pirates Everything Pretzels” with house-made mustard and beer cheese fondue, and “Rolling Boulder Meatballs.”

Wondering who Jock Lindsey is? Fans of the Indiana Jones movies will recognize him as Indy's pilot. Jock is also the owner of a pet snake named Reggie, which just happens to be the name of the steamboat that is in dry dock at the side of the bar - which also serves as part of the outdoor seating area.

Disney has just announced thirteen new tenants for the upcoming Disney Springs redevelopment of Downtown Disney, bringing more shopping and dining experiences to the Walt Disney World property.

Eight of the announced tenants are retail, with five dining locations rounding out what has been the biggest single announcement of new tenants since the Disney Springs project was unveiled.

 

When complete in 2016, Disney Springs will double the number of dining and retail locations of Downtown Disney, and expanding the the facilities to more than 1million sq ft.

Edison:

Inspired by The Edison venue in Los Angeles, this lavish “Industrial Gothic” -style restaurant, bar and nighttime destination is themed to a 1920s-period power plant, recalling an exuberant era of invention and imagination. It will feature exceptionally good classic American food, craft cocktails and live entertainment including cabaret and music.

Sprinkles:

The world’s first cupcake bakery, as named by Food Network and others, serves up handcrafted cupcakes, slow churned ice cream and homemade cookies. Their innovative Cupcake ATM satisfies sweet-toothed epicureans 24/7.

Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza: Blaze

Fast-Fire’d Pizza is a modern day “pizza joint” known for its custom-built artisanal pizzas, freshly made salads, blood orange lemonade and s’more pies. The fast-casual restaurant features an interactive assembly-line format that allows guests to customize their pizza, choosing from over 40 fresh, artisanal toppings – all for one price. The generously sized, 11-inch pizzas are “fast-fired” in a blazing hot open-flame oven and ready to enjoy in just 180 seconds.

Vivoli Gelateria:

Vivoli Gelateria serves expertly crafted gelato made with fresh, seasonal ingredients, panini sandwiches and espresso drinks.

Tea Traders Café by Joffrey’s:

Tea Traders Café by Joffrey’s specializes in premium loose-leaf teas (hot, iced, blended) featuring customs blends, accessories and packaged teas from all over the globe; created to go or for a tea experience in the café.

Bron: wdwmagic

Earls kitchen komt naar The Mall at Millenia

In Canada zijn wij al diverse keren bij deze keten wezen eten en zijn dan ook erg blij dat er in Orlando ook een filiaal geopend gaat worden. 

Website Earls kitchen and bar

Canadian "upscale casual" restaurant Earls Kitchen + Bar will replace Blue Martini at Mall at Millenia in early 2016.

Earls serves a combination of American and international fusion food, with items such as burgers starting at about $18. All dishes, according to a release from the restaurant, are made fresh with ingredients from scratch.

"The addition of Earls is another example of what makes The Mall at Millenia a unique destination," said Millenia manager Steve Jamieson in a statement.

Blue Martini owners said it is moving to The Pointe Orlando at 9101 S. International Drive. The restaurant and lounge is expected to reopen at the new location sometime this spring.

Earls joins several other new tenants at Mall of Millenia including men's and women's apparel retailer Robin's Jean, which recently opened along with Foot Locker women's spin-off, SIX:02. The mall is also adding Lilly Pulitzer and Under Armour stores this spring.

Bron Orlando Sentinel

CHEDDAR'S GEOPEND IN KISSIMMEE

Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen opened  its fourth Central Florida restaurant on April 16, at 875 Osceola Parkway in Kissimmee, in the Osceola Crossings Shopping Center.

The menu offers a variety of selections including steaks seasoned with a special blend of herbs, ribs slow-smoked for four hours in-house, hand-cut seafood, crisp salads, generous pastas, classic burgers, chicken and more.

The lighter side menu features entrees with fewer than 575 calories, while the kids menu includes classic favorites like hand-breaded chicken tenders and penne pasta with homemade marinara sauce.

The 8,000-square-foot restaurant seats up to 200 guests and will be open 11 a.m.-11:00 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 11:00 a.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday.

Cheddar’s was founded in 1979 as a neighborhood restaurant featuring handmade, quality food offered at a reasonable price. Cheddar’s has grown to more than 160 company-owned and franchise locations in 29 states as of March 2015.

Website: Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen

I-Drive 360 opent in mei 2015

Het nieuwe I-Drive 360 uitgaans complex wordt binnenkort geopend. Inmiddels zijn er al wat bars, winkeltjes en restaurants open.
Het reuzenrad The Orlando Eye, het Sealife aquarium en het wassenbeeldenmuseum Madame Tussauds openen op 4 mei en het natuurkundig museum Skeletons al op 1 mei.
Er komt een food court en diverse restaurants zijn al open zoals Outback, Carrabas en Yard House.
Ook is er een Tin Roof restaurant geopend en een Ben en Jerry's.

Orlando theme park news

4 Great Date Night Ideas in Orlando

From character meet-and-greets to zany dinner shows, there truly is no end to the options for family-friendly dining in Orlando. But for those looking for a quiet, kid-free night, the choices are surprisingly plentiful, too.

Fireworks Vistas

Watch Disney's fireworks off-site, enjoying them without the crowds. (©Walt Disney World)

The sky lights up with a kaleidoscope of color each night as fireworks burst over Epcot and Magic Kingdom. Forgo the crowds and instead snag a table at one of a handful of restaurants known for their birds-eye vistas of the evening’s pyrotechnics. That list includes California Grill where diners can watch the show and listen to the soundtrack for the Wishes fireworks display either at their table or on the outdoor observation deck. Guests of the new Four Seasons Orlando restaurant, Capa, also enjoy stellar views on this Spanish steakhouse’s sprawling outdoor terraces. And while Reunion Resort's Elevenrestaurant isn’t located on Disney property, the views of Epcot’s nightly IllumiNations show are still crystal clear from the restaurant’s rooftop deck. 

Cozy Tables

Enjoy a romantic dinner at Bull and Bear. (©Bull and Bear)

With secluded alcoves and cozy booths, a date-night-worthy restaurant has the ability to make a couple feel as though they’re on their own secluded island. That’s exactly the feeling diners get at Christner's Prime Steak & Lobster where a slew of private dining rooms, available at no extra charge, create a clandestine vibe within this celebrated classy steakhouse. Bull and Bear supplies a similar milieu in its dark and sultry dining room at the Waldorf Astoria Orlando, where couples can snuggle into comfy side booths and share either the Chateaubriand or Tomahawk for two.

Interactive Bites

Try Napa's monthly wine dinner for a taste of the world's best wine regions. (©Napa at the Hyatt)

Those couples keen on getting in on the action can check out a few Orlando hotpots with an interactive element, including Farris and Fosters Chocolate Factory, a Baldwin Park gem offering couples the chance to take over the operations to make a pound of chocolate while sipping their BYO wine. At the Hyatt Regency Orlando, a series of monthly wine dinners hosted at either Napa or Fiorenzo allow attendees to take a travel-free culinary journey through the world’s best wine regions with wine experts and Hyatt chefs as their guides. Finally, escape to Italy via the Harbor Nights events hosted regularly at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando, where the Harbor Piazza transforms into a strolling culinary extravaganza complete with limitless gourmet bites and wine samplings at stations dotting the al fresco space.

Front Row Seats

Visit Luma on Park for at least seven courses of delicious dishes. (©Luma on Park)

Delight in being at the mercy of the chef’s whimsy during one of a select few chef’s table experiences available in Orlando. In Winter Park, Brandon McGlamery gives guests a front-row seat to the action in his kitchen at Luma on Park, where his team whips up a series of seven to nine artful courses. Just down the street at The Alfond Inn, Chef Marc Kusche unfurls five courses paired with wine for diners perched in front of his open kitchen at Hamilton’s Kitchen. And finally, it’s impossible to overlook Victoria and Albert's, home to Orlando’s most coveted chef’s table. With up to 10 personalized course served kitchen-side, this three-hour culinary adventure books out months ahead of time so advance reservations are a must.  

Bron: Where traveler

Verslag kerst 2014

Bij de links hierboven heb ik de restaurants die we bezocht hebben in de kerstperiode uitgebreid besproken met onze ervaringen, prijzen en foto's; zie Verslag kerst 2014

Het gaat om de restaurants; Amura sushi - Bahama Breeze - Bayridge Sushi - Benihana -Bernini of Ybor - BJ’s Brewhouse - Bonefish Grill - Boteco Brazilian restaurant - Chili’s- Cooper’s Hawk -The crooked spoon - Fishbones - Five Guys Burgers and Fries - Hurricane Grill and Wings - Kobé Japanese Restaurant - Longhorn - Manny’s Chop House - Miller’s Ale House - Nikko’s Egg city - Olive Garden - Outback Steakhouse - PF Chang’s - Roy’s Hawaiian restaurant - Texas Roadhouse en Vito’s Chophouse.

Ik hoop dat het jullie inspiratie geeft om ook nieuwe restaurants uit te proberen.